Case StudyHOW GROUNDS FOR PLAY HELPED THE MERIT SCHOOL OF QUANTICO CREATE A LARGE PLAY ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES

THE GROUNDS FOR PLAY SOLUTION: The Grounds For Play

solution consisted of a custom outdoor play environment that

encourages both social and physical development through

their multiple play structures and surrounding dramatic play

components.

Featuring play pieces for all age groups, every child at The

Merit School has a place to play, explore, and develop with

developmentally- and age-appropriate play equipment. Designed

for safety, there are separate play spaces for younger and older

children.

Because of its proximity to the Quantico Military Base, military

children can get vouchers to attend this child care center.

In that spirit, the client wanted to incorporate play elements that

had a military theme.

Grounds For Play custom designed a Vintage Military Jeep Vehicle,

Commissary Façade, Motor Pool, and Off Road Vehicle specifically

for this client.

“Where GFP shines is when they use creative methods to enhance

the pretend play experience,” Leopold said.

These products help children engage in dramatic and social play,

which encourages them to develop communication skills, sharing,

creativity, and emotion play.

“We are happy with the results of the play environment. It’s great

when everyone works together and brings a sound vision to the

project,” Leopold said.

THE MERIT SCHOOL OF QUANTICOCORPORATE CENTERStafford, Virginia

THE CUSTOMER: The Merit School of Quantico is part of

Minnieland Academy, which is a family-owned company that

provides educational early child care experiences to families and

their children throughout Virginia. They cater to children of all

ages—from infants to school-agers. Their goal is to help children

develop socially, educationally, and emotionally.

THE CHALLENGE: Minnieland Academy has been a client of

Grounds For Play for 15 years. In opening their new location

in Stafford, Va., VP of New Development Tim Leopold needed

the help of Grounds For Play to design and install a new play

environment at The Merit School of Quantico Corporate Center.

We are happy with the results of the play environment. It’s great when everyone works together and brings a sound vision to the project.

-Tim LeopoldVP of New Development

Photo by Ashley Michelle Photography

CREATION

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BALLTURNPANEL

HALFPUSHPANEL

CIRCLEENTRYPANEL

TRIANGLEENTRYPANEL

BELLPANEL

CRAWLTUBE

SOUNDCYLINDER

TEXTUREPANEL

MIRRORPANEL

30

INFANT/TODDLERTO-FRO GLIDER

ARCHCLIMBER

AIGSLIDE

ALPINECHALLENGE

AIGSTEPS

MUSHROOMCAPS

CIRCLEENTRYPANEL

ARCHENTRYPANELBEAD

PANEL

14' HEXAGONUMBRELLA SHADE

SRPFX-50050

3'MIN

3'MIN

MINNIELANDBUS STATIONFACADE

MINNIELANDCOMMISSARYFACADE

INTER-BLOCKSSUPER SET

TRIKE TRACKW/PAINTED LINES

QUANTICOENTRY ARCH

MOTOR POOLFACADE

OFF ROADVEHICLE*SPRINGMOUNTED*

2'X6' CEDARPLANTERS W/NATURESIGN IN THE MIDDLE

CONTRABASSCHIMES

SINGLE POSTBONGOS

PAGODABELLS

FLAG POLE(BY OTHERS)

4' OCTAGONBENCH

4'OCTAGONBENCH

4'OCTAGONBENCH

4' OCTAGONBENCH

ADJUSTABLEBASKETBALL

GOAL

12'x20'SHADE

18'x24'SHADE

DEPTH/THICKNESS (IN.)

PERIMETER (FT.)

AREA (SQ. FT.)

3.0

1717169

PADDING (in.)

PERIMETER (FT.)

AREA (SQ. FT.)

S5

N/AAGGREGATE BASE

2483261

DEPTH/THICKNESS (IN.)

PERIMETER (FT.)

AREA (SQ. FT.)

1.5

1174153

PERIMETER (FT.)

AREA (SQ. FT.)572150

PADDING (in.)

PERIMETER (FT.)

AREA (SQ. FT.)

S5

2PAD & AGGREGATE BASE

642168

25'

4' WIDETIKE

TRACK

17°

ADJUSTABLEBASKETBALL

GOAL

48'

4' WIDETIKE

TRACK

SITE PLAN REPRESENTS THE CUSTOMER APPROVED LAYOUT (WHICH MAY BE MODIFIED DEPENDING ON ACTUAL SITE CONDITIONS). QUANTITIES AND ITEMS ARE PROVIDED PERQUOTATION DOCUMENT IN THE EVENT OF A DISCREPANCY. THIS IS A CONCEPTUAL DESIGN AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT FOR USE BY ANYONE OTHERTHAN A GROUNDS FOR PLAY CERTIFIED INSTALLER, AND IS INTENDED TO BE A GUIDE FOR PLACEMENT ONLY. INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT, SITE WORK, EQUIPMENT FALL ZONES ANDCONCRETE WORK TO BE COMPLETED BY OTHERS AND IS NOT IN GROUNDS FOR PLAY'S SCOPE OF WORK UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. NO INVESTIGATION WAS MADE FOR SUB-SURFACECONDITIONS RELATED TO UTILITIES, PERCOLATION/DRAINAGE OF WATER, EASEMENTS, ZONING REQUIREMENTS OR OTHER ISSUES REQUIRED BY CUSTOMER OR GOVERNMENT ORREGULATORY ENTITIES. THE DESIGN WAS PREPARED WITHOUT ANY SURVEYS OR ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS AND ASSUMES SLOPES OF 2% OR LESS FOR ALL EQUIPMENT AREAS.CUSTOMERS WHO ELECT TO INSTALL PLAYGROUND COMPONENTS WITHOUT THE SUPERVISION OR DIRECTION OF A CERTIFIED GROUNDS FOR PLAY INSTALLER, AGREE TO ACCEPT ALLRESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DESIGN CONCEPT. SAND IS NOT PROVIDED FOR SANDBOXES. PLUMBING IS NOT PROVIDED FOR WATER PLAY ITEMS. THIS DESIGN ISCOPYRIGHTED MATERIAL AND MAY NOT BE USED WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF GROUNDS FOR PLAY, INC.

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